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CA02 UKT

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,886 mi
Last recorded192,886 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 UKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 192,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor image on headlights

Fail 5 Nov 2021 192,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor image on headlights

Pass 18 Nov 2020 188,603 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 188,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 183,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor image on headlights

Pass 6 Nov 2018 177,474 miles

used rear axle fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2018 177,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 171,252 miles

poor image on headlights

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 171,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

poor image on headlights

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 167,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 167,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 163,791 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT ON INNER SURFACE (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 163,788 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NEARSIDE INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES OUTER,LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

O/S FRONT INNER C/V BOOT LOOSE ON DRIVE SHAFT

O/S REAR BRAKE PAD SPRINGS INCORRECTLT FITTED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT ON INNER SURFACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 150,282 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 139,907 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 133,708 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 133,704 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn

n/s/r brake disc heavily scored and pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,824 miles

All Brake discs are corroded.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 118,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,644 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 110,605 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 130,523 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 83,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,343 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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CA02 UKT is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA02 UKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA02 UKT is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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